How far is Wilmington, NC, from Hobbs, NM?
The distance between Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hobbs (HOB) to Wilmington (ILM) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 22 minutes.
Lea County Regional Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Hobbs to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hobbs to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1462.292 miles
- 2353.331 kilometers
- 1270.697 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1459.208 miles
- 2348.368 kilometers
- 1268.017 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Hobbs to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Lea County Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hobbs and Wilmington?
The time difference between Hobbs and Wilmington is 2 hours. Wilmington is 2 hours ahead of Hobbs.
Flight carbon footprint between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Hobbs to Wilmington generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hobbs to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hobbs, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOB |
| ICAO Code: | KHOB |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W |
| Destination | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |